Graduate Fellowships

Fellowships Available to WPI Graduate Students

WPI and outside organizations like the National GEM Consortium and the National Science Foundation (NSF) help make graduate study possible through a number of fellowships for students interested in particular disciplines or types of research.

Below are some resources to help you locate and apply for fellowships that suit your academic plans. Be sure to check with the respective department for details on fellowship benefits and how to apply.

Current WPI Fellowships & Scholarships

CEDAR (Circular Economy and Data Analytics Engineering Research for Sustainability) NRT

CEDAR will pioneer a new NSF traineeship model whereby NRT trainees join a community of scholars with expertise and interests that span chemical sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, engineering), data sciences (computing, statistics, mathematics), social sciences, and communication, with convergent focus on advancement of the circular economy. The CEDAR traineeship will last until summer 2026.

Learn more about the Circular Economy and Data Analytics Engineering Research for Sustainability program.

Future of Robots in the Workplace—Research & Development (FORW-RD) NRT

FORW-RD is an NSF-funded interdisciplinary research training program, led by a team of principal investigators (PI) and affiliated faculty from Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Material Science, Business School, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Biomedical Engineering. The FORW-RD traineeship will last until summer 2025.

Learn more about the Future of Robots in the Workplace—Research & Development program.

Clare Boothe Luce Graduate Fellowship

The School of Arts & Sciences is pleased to announce the application process for WPI’s Clare Boothe Luce Graduate Fellowship awards.

Learn more about the Clare Boothe Luce Graduate Fellowship.

GAANN Fellowship for PhD Students in Biology & Biotechnology

The Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) program provides fellowships to assist U.S. citizens pursuing doctoral degrees in fields deemed “areas of national need.” The Department of Biology and Biotechnology at WPI is using this fellowship grant to train the next generation of researchers and educators in molecular biology, cell biology, and microbiology.

For more information, see the press release about funding for PhD students in biology and biotechnology.

CyberCorps: Scholarship For Service

The Scholarships for Service (SFS) program has provided WPI with funds to support student scholarships in cybersecurity. These scholarships provide tuition, stipend, and fees in exchange for the student taking summer internships and a period of post-graduation employment with the government (federal, state, local, or tribal). Learn more about CyberCorps at WPI.

A Note for International Students

Most national fellowships in the United States are available to U.S. citizens only. Some countries offer full assistance to their citizens to go abroad for an advanced degree, with the stipulation that the individual will return home to utilize the advanced education for the good of the country. International students should contact local employers, libraries, and their consulate regarding such opportunities.